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The Ford F-150 is so powerful and packed with terrific technology that it kind of makes the other trucks a thing of the past.

That said, here are the top ten reasons why we consider the F-150 to be a standout of its segment:

• The truck is built with a strong aluminum body and steel frame.
• It has 12,200 pounds of towing power (over six tons).
• Ford F-150 has the strongest back end which can carry 3270 pounds
• The truck has the highest gas mileage in its class.
• It has the top safety rating in its class with five…

Autotrader personality, Jabari Jones, sure seems to be feeling our esteemed American automaker's work as of late. Last month, he reviewed the newest Mustang.

This time around, though, he's got his sights set on our full-size crossover, the 2016 Ford Flex. Learn what he liked best about the Flex by scoping the clip below:

A terrific twosome of powertrains comprise the Flex portfolio. Served up standard on most models is a 3.5-liter V6. Teaming with a six-speed automatic gearbox, this six-banger is rated at a very respectable 287 horsepower and 254 pound-feet of torque.

What's it take to achieve true automotive ascendency? That is, how does any given ride go from run-of-the-mill to king of its class?

Well, as a mainstay of the muscle car segment, the 2016 Ford Mustang no doubt has the answer.

How's it managed to capture the throne? Pair up with Autotrader pundit, Jabari Jones, in the video below to find out:

While every Mustang engine is excellent, the mid-level EcoBoost iteration is sort of in a league of its own.

Motivated by a turbo 2.3-liter four-cylinder, the EcoBoost makes a meaty 310 horsepower and 320 pound-feet…